Vol 43: Issue 14

ACA 2021–2022 Student Photobooks!

Students are now receiving their photobook for the 2021/2022 academic year. Have you gotten yours yet?! Here’s a sneak peek at the front/back cover, reflecting our theme for the year, “JOY!” We are excited as we move towards the final stages in the production of our yearbook, and we look forward to sharing with you soon!

Events

Day Waterman Inter-schools Debate Competition

ACA was invited for a Debate Competition at Day Waterman College and came out 2nd runner up! It was an entertaining and refreshing experience as we proposed the motion that “School Uniforms remove individuality”. Congratulations to ACA’s Debate Team: Dabira, Ini D., Karina, Razan, and Riddhima!

3D Kids Talent Hunt Grand Finale

Congratulations to all our Senior students for participating in this year’s 3D Kids Talent Hunt Competition! 8 of our students made it all the way through to the Grand Finale, and ACA was also proud to receive an invitation for our Elementary Choir and 2 of our piano students as special guest performances!

All performed phenomenally well. Congratulations to Kimberly who placed in Top 24, and to our very own Laiba for rising all the way up to 4th position and being offered a recording deal! And a huge “thank you!” to the organizers who are committed to discovering and developing the voices of kids in Secondary Schools across Oyo State.

ACA remains committed to the growth of all our students and developing their God-given talents.

Scroll through our gallery below for some moments from the Grand Finale and Semi-Finals:

Special Activities

Unveiling of ACA’s Periodic Table!

Unveiling of the largest, most updated periodic table in the world!

Weekly Class Features

PRESCHOOL

NURSERY Field Trip: UI Zoo

Pre-KG Earth Science: “CONTINENTS!” – We started with Australia, and this past month, we’ve visited:

1. Africa

2. Europe

3. Asia

Elementary School

3rd Grade Picnic (Agodi Gardens): Students had a fun time learning about healthy eating

4th Grade iPad Pilot Program

“iPads make learning FUN!” | “There are lots of educational activities to keep us occupied, even after lessons are over.” | “They help me interact with other students learning.” | “We can all learn something different at the same time!” | “They help me learn at my own pace.”

Those were just a few quotes from some of the 4th Grade students reflecting on the successful integration of iPads into their classroom this academic year. According to their teacher, Ms Ethel, the introduction of iPads in the classroom has been highly beneficial, with students learning more and at a faster pace, while remaining fully engaged. It makes learning easier, fun and more customizable. As a teacher, Apple Classrooms specifically has helped manage the classroom and every student’s activities and progress, as well as keep them safe and secure while online. Both students and teachers love the numerous apps and educational games that have helped enhance learning this past year, such as iBooks, Notability, Kahoot! Kids A–Z, etc.

Join the upcoming Parent Meetings this week with ACA Admin and the IT team, to know about important updates and learn more about the school’s technology program in your child’s class for the next academic year!

5th Grade SCIENCE Field Trip: UI Botanical Gardens

SENIOR SCHOOL

11th Grade IP (MAIYEN Trip): 11th Grade students raised funds for their IP (Independent Project) and donated N51,000, books and stationery to MAIYEN this past week.

“We are truly grateful to your students for their demonstrated leadership and true act of kindness. You are indeed raising global change makers! God bless ACA”

— MAIYEN

Clubs

It was the last week of Clubs in Preschool, as Elementary School completed their end-of-year Chess tournament!

Preschool SOCCER Tournament: “Dads vs. Preschoolers”

Preschool TAEKWONDO: Final Presentation

Preschool ARTS & CRAFTS: Art-in-Nature (Recap!)

Bird feeders to hang in the trees, happy containers and soil for growing the seedlings we planted, and mermaid spoons! We’ve been connecting with nature and doing a lot of upcycling this past semester!